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Golden syrup

Meaning in culinary arts & cooking, with examples

nounCommon term

In culinary arts & cooking, golden syrup means: A thick amber syrup made from refined sugar, used in baking and desserts.

In Turkish: altın şeker şurubu

How it is used

Common in British recipes; the name identifies a syrup type rather than a brand.

Example sentences

  1. Golden syrup bound the oats in the baked bars.

    The sticky syrup contributes sweetness and binding.

  2. The steamed pudding was served with golden syrup.

    The same syrup can be a topping rather than a mixed ingredient.

Common collocations

  • golden syrup pudding
  • golden syrup topping
  • ingredientOne of the foods or other items, such as flour, oil or salt, that are combined to make a particular dish.
  • pastry chefA chef who specialises in desserts, pastries, breads and other baked goods and usually runs the pastry section of a kitchen. Also called a pâtissier.

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